The 7 Pillars of Self Care

Research and science show that incorporating a variety of these into your daily/weekly schedule will increase your personal performance (and happiness). 


 

Pillar 1: Mental Self Care

Creating a healthy mindset through mindfulness and curiosity

  • Journaling, meditation, thinking outside of the box, creating a brain dump list at the start of each day, and taking an intentional break from screen time
  • What forms of mental self-care work for you that you will commit to?
  • Add these activities to your digital calendar.

Pillar 2: Emotional Self Care

Creating healthy coping strategies for any stresses that might occur in your daily life

  • Watching your favorite movie, listening to music, writing positive affirmations for yourself, asking others for help when you need it, and setting boundaries to protect yourself and your heart
  • What forms of emotional self-care work for you that you will commit to?
  • Add these activities to your digital calendar.

Pillar 3: Physical Self Care

Taking care of your body with rest, nutrition, and exercise, hydration, and supplementation

  • Eating nutritious meals at regular times, drinking plenty of water each day, taking a daily multivitamin, getting a good night’s sleep, and trying new forms of exercise
  • What forms of physical self-care work for you that you will commit to?
  • Add these activities to your digital calendar.

Pillar 4: Environmental Self Care

Taking care of the places around you and the places you love

  • Rearranging your workspace with a peaceful arrangement, exploring new places, decluttering your living space, going for walks outdoors, and appealing to your five senses
  • What forms of environmental self-care work for you that you will commit to?
  • Add these activities to your digital calendar.

Pillar 5: Spiritual Self Care

Activities or practice that give you a sense of meaning and connection to your purpose

  • Spending time in nature, praying, finding a community you identify with, volunteering and philanthropic work
  • What forms of spiritual self-care work for you that you will commit to?
  • Add these activities to your digital calendar.

Pillar 6: Recreational Self Care

Making time for hobbies and activities that interest you

  • Taking time for hobbies, going on an adventure, taking time to relax and do nothing, traveling, playing board games or video games, and switching up your daily routine
  • What forms of recreational self-care work for you that you will commit to?
  • Add these activities to your digital calendar.

Pillar 7: Social Self Care

Building relationships and making connections with healthy boundaries

  • Connecting with friends, calling your relatives, writing a letter to a friend, talking to a support group, and chatting with an online community
  • What forms of social self-care work for you that you will commit to?
  • Add these activities to your digital calendar.